Gideon poses a ponderous possibility - should films be faithful to their source material? Message Jason and Ryan

More than just a really cool episode title, innocence and innocents really are the meat of these timeless classics. Join Cinema Drive for an exploration of the two films ranked HIGHEST on AFI's Top 10 Courtroom Dramas list! The Deep Question: Would you have tested a Jurassic Park/World? This Week's Features: 12 Angry Men (1957) To Kill a Mockingbir…

Ghostbusters is back! Again! Is it worth it? Probably not! Message Jason and Ryan

Just a couple of freewheelin' podcasters over here, folks! Jason and Ryan color outside the lines again, this time analyzing and arguing the merits and madness of perpetual sequels. The Deep Question: What would your Wastelander (Mad Max) name be? This Week's Features: Everything Message Jason and Ryan…

Hagerstown, Maryland is looking to bridge the gap between animated kids movies and more...interesting fare. Message Jason and Ryan

Cinema Drive goes back to school with Lady Bird (2017) and The Edge of Seventeen (2016)! Saoirse Ronan and Hailee Steinfeld personify the familiar yearning and drama of desperate teens, railing against their parents, their circumstances, their station in life - and ultimately, themselves. The Deep Question: What famous actor do you tolerate but don…

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The thrilling and thoughtful epic wins its place in the annals of Cinema Drive! Jason and Ryan reflect on the power players that made this film a triumph, and why it was more than just a Roman version of Bloodsport (1988). The Deep Question: Who's an actor you just inexplicably love seeing in things? This Week's Features: Gladiator (2000) Message J…

Al Armano quizzes the guys about admirable advice from the movies! Message Jason and Ryan

James Earl Jones has ended his legendary life and career, but not his legacy. Jason and Ryan celebrate and reflect on the impact of a gentleman, a talent, and a wonderful human being. The Deep Question: What's a movie quote you would've loved to hear from James Earl Jones? This Week's Features: Clear and Present Danger (1994) Coming to America (198…

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Westerns breathed a second life in the 90s, and Cinema Drive rides off into the sunset this episode with Tombstone (1993) and Maverick (1994). Kurt Russell and Mel Gibson make us believers in the magic of the western with these two extremely quotable films. The Deep Question: Who would be a better talk show host: Dwayne Johnson or Arnold Schwarzene…

Raleigh, North Carolina finally just HAD to check out Streets of Fire (1984) and share their thoughts. Message Jason and Ryan

Return to the hallowed Hall of Unremembered Cinema! These flicks feature fun, memorable, and even bizarre characters, and a couple of zany plots that defy genre. Tune in for a few films that you have to revisit! The Deep Question: What's a book on film you love? This Week's Features: A Knight's Tale (2001) The Italian Job (2003) Scott Pilgrim vs. t…

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It's summer and it's time for some pulp fiction flicks! These two are ideal for your Friday night double feature and will leave you entertained and on the edge of your seat. The Deep Question: A group of boomers ask you for a lesser-known action recommendation. What do you show them? This Week's Features: The Babysitter (2017) Summer of 84 (2018) M…

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It's time to relive those immortal moments that define your summer - maybe even your life - in these terrific films. The summer vibes are strong with both, the characters are well-written, the comedy and drama are equally balanced, and the audience? More than satisfied. The Deep Question: A group of Gen Zers ask you for a lesser-known drama recomme…

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Jason and Ryan enjoyed their first unscripted episode so much they had to give it another shot! They kick back and examine what it means to succeed in the realm of high concept filmmaking and why exciting ideas alone are just never enough. The Deep Question: Your podcasting host dies. What movie star would you host Cinema Drive with? This Week's Fe…

Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley and he's bringing all the feels with him! Message Jason and Ryan

The first two Terminator films inspired so many others, and continue to drive filmmakers and studios to take their own shots at contributing to the franchise today. While none of these sequels lived up to the promise of T1 and T2, each one put interesting ideas to work and some even took ambitious swings...that just didn't connect. The Deep Questio…

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The sci-fi action genre hit its peak in 1991 with this explosive, world-building, humanity-focused, mythology-expanding, mind-blowing adventure! Jim Cameron proves that you can have it all and still send your audience home happy - and thrilled. Terminator 2 set the bar almost impossibly high for action flicks and sequels in general. Listen in as Ja…

Frederick, Maryland remarks upon remakes. Message Jason and Ryan

The apocalypse never felt heavier than in Jim Cameron's first triumph - a nightmare come to life in 1984's The Terminator. Kyle Reese, Sarah Connor, John Connor, Skynet - it all started here in this simple and powerful film that entertained us, warned us, and launched a franchise that still inspires filmmakers today. The Deep Question: You learn th…

Patti Boots loved Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) and hopes Cinema Drive will benefit from a rewatch. Message Jason and Ryan

Jason and Ryan make Cinema Drive history as they roar from the glories of the movie theater straight to the comfort of the studio for hot takes on George Miller's follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)! Miller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Chris Hemsworth give it their all in this incredibly executed prequel that is truly a saga rather than merely a Furios…

Jason and Ryan have been enjoying a ton of different movies recently - you'll never know until you listen. Message Jason and Ryan

What a film! What a LOVELY film! It's Independence Day folks, so you know Jason and Ryan have to kick off Season 6 with big summer blockbuster fare! Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) was the easy choice for those rich, bright, summer vibes, and a perfect way to start off our Reclaim the Future series. Race with Cinema Drive through George Miller's madcap a…

Season 6 brings the Cinema Drive saga to its natural continuation! Coming to a galaxy near you this summer! Message Jason and Ryan

Cinema Drive Classics presents: Southern thrillers, blood feuds, horror, romance, coming of age...Blue Ruin (2013) and Mud (2012) have it all and more when it comes to thoughtful filmmaking and terrific characterization. Jason and Ryan speak to their passion for these small films that have a ton to say. The Deep Question: Between Jeff Nichols' thre…

Gideon "Marvels" at the multi-verse possibilities of Chef (2014). Message Jason and Ryan

Cinema Drive Classics presents: Cinema Drive welcomes filmmaker David Bigelow to the show! David joins his friend Aaron Kai, the master of hyperrealistic movie art, for a heartfelt discussion about the film that STILL makes people afraid to go in the water. David thrills Jason and Ryan with his stories of the production of Jaws (1975), a film in wh…

Jason and Ryan talk over a couple 2024 releases and even more. Message Jason and Ryan

Cinema Drive Classics presents: Some movie scores do more than breathe life into a story - some are so intrinsic to the film's impact that they elevate it to a level of success unattainable without it. Music is a mighty pillar for these films, an undercurrent of transforming emotion, drama, and larger-than-life storytelling. The Deep Question: What…

Finish off your tall glass of Cinema Drive Season 5 with a chaser of not one, not two, but three Cinema Drive Classics! A full trilogy of nostalgic wonder. Message Jason and Ryan

To close out Season 5, Jason and Ryan relax with some good company and a tall glass of movies. It's an all-out, unscripted, completely off the wall, good ol' discussion about film. In this improvised episode, Cinema Drive ends up covering a number of topics, and stumbles upon some fascinating questions. The Deep Question: What movie crew does your …

Roanoke, Virginia pens us a love letter for our recent movie series episode arcs. Message Jason and Ryan

We at Cinema Drive don't want to assume you've seen or even heard of these forgotten films. While never in the spotlight, each of them has something to offer and each touches upon a running theme of reinvention. Listen in as Jason and Ryan guide you through the dusty Hall of Unremembered Cinema. The Deep Question: Top three films you wish had seque…

Jason and Ryan regard the new Dalton and ask the ultimate movie question: "Is this better or worse than Road House (1989)?" Message Jason and Ryan

Drive along with Cinema Drive through two driving pieces of cinema about drivers. Nuff said. The Deep Question: What are your favorite and least favorite Ben Affleck roles? This Week's Features: Drive (2011) The Driver (1978) Message Jason and Ryan

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The desperate need to live drives Leondaro DiCaprio and Tom Hanks in these fantastic dramas. Jason and Ryan muse on man vs. wild, from the harsh winter of the Dakotas to the bleak isolation of a tropical island. Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Robert Zemeckis are at the top of their game in these engaging and touching contemplations on survival. The Deep…

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The Jack Ryan franchise arguably reached its peak with it's first two offerings in the early 90s. Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, James Earl Jones, and of course Harrison Ford ensure that Tom Clancy's more technical stories get a healthy dose of humanity in these John McTiernan and Phillip Noyce films. Jason and Ryan celebrate the characterization, the…

Al Armano is back with tears and fears for a remake of The NeverEnding Story (1984). Message Jason and Ryan

Jason and Ryan have cherrypicked two heist films that stand apart from your typical thieving fare. The Hot Rock (1972) is the elusive diamond that Robert Redford's crew have to steal time and again in the face of bad luck, greed, and hilarity. Inside Man (2006) is Clive Owen - a mysterious con with a heart - facing off against cunning detective Den…

It's April 26, which means it's LV426/Aliens Day! Jason and Ryan celebrate! Message Jason and Ryan

Denzel Washington takes the high ground in the deep seas of Crimson Tide (1995), knocks us off our feet in Training Day (2001), and embodies a Man on Fire (2004) here and in so many other movies. Sure, he can handle drama, but Washington absolutely delivers as a man of action! Jason and Ryan did the difficult work of determining dangerous films to …